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US flies B-52 over South Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 10/01/2016
» SEOUL - The United States military on Sunday dispatched a nuclear-capable B-52 bomber on a flight over South Korea, in an apparent show of force to North Korea following its globally condemned fourth nuclear test.
'IS suicide bombers' threaten Asean summit
Kyodo News, Published on 20/11/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - The chief of Malaysian police said late Thursday that they have yet to confirm information about the presence of alleged Islamic State suicide bombers in Kuala Lumpur, where leaders from 18 countries including the United States, Japan, China and Thailand gather this weekend for a series of meetings.
Myanmar army chief strengthens military ties
Kyodo News, Published on 25/08/2015
» Myanmar's army chief Soe Win visited Royal Thai Army headquarters on Tuesday in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries’ militaries.
UN, US condemn Bangkok bombers
Kyodo News, Published on 18/08/2015
» NEW YORK - UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon was "shocked" to learn about the deadly explosion in Bangkok on Monday and expressed hope that "those responsible will be brought to justice," according to a statement from a UN spokesperson.
Japan unveils US$3.5m aid for Rohingya
Kyodo News, Published on 20/06/2015
» Japan announced Saturday it will provide US$3.5 million (432 million yen) in emergency grant aid to support mainly Rohingya migrants from Myanmar left adrift at sea, as the plight of the thousands of "boat people" draws international attention.
Another Japanese 'held in Iraq'
Kyodo News, Published on 21/02/2015
» CAIRO — Japan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday another Japanese national has been temporarily detained as a suspicious person by authorities in the Kurdish autonomous zone in northern Iraq earlier this month.